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The BPIF has researched across many data sources available from the Office of National Statistics to produce statistics that help depict the landscape of the UK’s print industry. These include data on gender, age and ethnicity for employees, as well as company size and age.
Epson has strengthened its commercial and industrial printing team with two key appointments. Alec Matravers has been appointed as Customer Experience Centre lead and Jessica Shorten Hood as product manager within the commercial and industrial printing team.
Canon UK and Ireland and Waterloo Business have marked the first anniversary of their pioneering recycling partnership by providing an update. Over the past year, the initiative has diverted 33.8 tonnes of toner cartridge and printer consumable waste from landfill, enabling the recovery of high-quality raw materials through an advanced closed-loop recycling system.
Durst Group has been announced as the first official partner of the FESPA Foundation and will sponsor the Malekapane Primary School in South Africa as part of its involvement.
Mariana Rodriguez has been promoted to the role of vice president and general manager, Materials Group EMENA at Avery Dennison.
Mutoh Europe has introduced its new US81 UV LED ink series. With excellent adhesion, scratch resistance, and up to 200% elongation, US81 inks are perfectly suited for flexible substrates, including tarpaulin, soft signage, transparent films, and multi-layer graphics.
With a new brand identity, a modernised website and a clearly refined communication concept, the Print Digital Convention will take place for the first time in Hall 1 at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre on June 16 and 17, 2026.
Micky Abhold has been appointed as the new chief customer officer at eProductivity Software. In this new executive leadership role, she will oversee global professional services and support services.
EcoVadis has awarded Sun Chemical a silver rating for its sustainability performance, placing the manufacturer in the top 15% of rated companies within its business sector.
UFABRIK has welcomed Monika Mourao as European sales director, advancing the next chapter in the company’s growth strategy.
Canon expands large-format graphics production portfolio with new machines
The new 3.4m Colorado XL-series powered by UV gel technology is the latest roll-to-roll and hybrid printer to join Canon’s large-format graphics production portfolio.
The Colorado XL7 roll-to-roll printer and Colorado
XL7 hybrid printer bring the benefi ts of UVgel to a new market segment with exceptional application versatility across a comprehensive range of media – from banner, paper, vinyl and fi lms to soft signage, heat-sensitive materials, foam board, fl uted polypropylene, acrylic, aluminium composite boards and cardboard – providing the fl exibility to tackle diverse customer requirements. Duncan Smith, country director, production at Canon UK and Ireland, said: “This innovative solution brings the proven advantages of our unique UVgel technology to the 3.2m market for the fi rst time. “Print service providers already producing high-value signage and graphics can now leverage UVgel’s distinctive fi nishes, including mixed gloss and matte effects and textured printing, at scale to
The Colorado XL7 roll-to-roll printer powered by UVgel technology, delivers greater versatility for a variety of applications
stand out in these new markets. And with its hybrid capabilities, users can print both roll-to-roll and rigid applications on the same device, using the same ink, the same colour profi les and the same unique features and fi nishes.”
The Colorado XL-series will be available from the beginning of 2026.
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LT Print Group launches dedicated keg collar website to support breweries nationwide
A new website has been launched by LT Print Group dedicated to its keg collar service to strengthen its position as one of the UK’s leading print specialists for breweries. The new site provides breweries with a faster, easier and more creative route to market for seasonal and small-batch brews. It showcases LT’s specialist short-run print expertise and fl exible production
capabilities for breweries of all sizes. Andrew Whyte, managing director at LT Print
LT Print Group has launched a new website for breweries
Group, said: “Breweries put so much care and creativity into the beer itself, we believe the branding should match. “Keg collars are a key piece of visual identity, especially at launch. This new site brings all the knowledge, formats and inspiration together to help brewers get noticed on the bar.” With a strong and growing client base in the drinks sector, including Floc. Brewery, Beavertown, and The Five Points Brewing Company, LT Print has built a reputation for speed, consistency, and quality.
Pair hit the ground running in new Soyang roles
Soyang Europe has grown its workforce by recruiting two new faces to its sales team. Lauren James and Louise Bibby, started their
new roles in July but have settled quickly into their day-to-day activities. Ms James was brought in as internal sales manager leaving an 11-year career in recruitment. She will now be responsible for customer relations management, customer success, and both team and sales management. Ms Bibby was hired as the company’s sales administrator, working with customer across the UK and supporting them with their product choices and helping them to locate the most effective solution for each project. Mark Mashiter, CEO of Soyang Europe, said:
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“We are delighted to welcome Lauren and Louise to the Soyang team.
“Both are operating in customer-focused roles,
working with the rest of the sales team to help match customers with solutions from across the wide-reaching Soyang portfolio.”
From left: Lauren James and Louise Bibby join Soyang’s sales team
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